Air Conditioning Filter - Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning
filter
1 Turn the engine switch off.
2
Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.
3 Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.
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4 Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.
5
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The " UP" marks shown on the filter
and the filter case should be pointing up.
Checking interval
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Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the "Owner's Manual Sup-
plement" or "Scheduled Maintenance".)
If air flow from the vents decreases dra-
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matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter
and replace if necessary.
Air conditioning filter with deodorizing
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function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi-
cle, the deodorizing effect may become
significantly weakened in a short period.